Join the franchise that puts you firmly in the driver's seat of your future, giving you the power to break free from the 9-to-5 grind.
Start your journeyDesign your perfect work-life business blend and build a valuable asset.
Showcase your skills, connect with your local community and enjoy the freedom of business ownership.
We're committed to setting you up for success with all-inclusive support and training, streamlined systems, brand power and a network of caring and passionate franchisees to grow with you every step of the way.
Back in 2011, when Craig Burrowes left his senior management position in the corporate world to put his practical skills to use as a Hire A Hubby franchisee, he probably didn’t expect to be building an empire of his own.
Read MoreSay goodbye to the headaches of starting a business from scratch! The Hire A Hubby franchise model is your shortcut to success, providing the structure, brand recognition, and unwavering support you need to focus on what matters most: delivering outstanding service and building rock-solid customer relationships. Get ready to access established systems and tools that take the guesswork out of running your business!
There's three models designed to match your level of investment and your ambition.
Perfect for individuals who prefer working independently, managing jobs from start to finish on smaller projects. It's the ideal starting point as you transition out of employment and learn how to run your own business.
Enjoy real flexibility - your hours, your call
Build a loyal client base and work where you live
Focus on what you do best
Ideal for couples or partnerships aiming to scale their business by managing a team and taking on larger projects. Have one person on the tools and the other manage your customer relationships, or have two pairs of hands on the job to get through a bigger pipeline, the choice is yours.
Ideal partnership opportunity
Tackle larger projects
Deliver outstanding customer service
If you've got grand ambitions, with the big business model you can own multiple territories, expand your team to include employees and sub-contractors and project manage both commercial and residential jobs.
Own multiple territories
Project manage large renovations
Extend your services for revenue opportunities
As the most recognised property maintenance and home improvement brand in New Zealand, we offer the following benefits:
1. Flexibility
The Hire A Hubby franchise model gives people from all different types of backgrounds the opportunity to own and run their own business, and can be tailored to what you do best. Our Hubbies are former DIYers, truck drivers, sales people, builders, police officers, electricians, mechanics, landscapers, corrections officers and so much more - this model adapts to your strengths, allowing you to tailor a business that's unique to you but within the Hire A Hubby framework.
2. Technology
Our award-winning franchise system is managed electronically, eliminating paper trails and saving our franchisees time and money. Jobs are received, quoted and invoiced electronically, meaning no unnecessary trips to the bank and no long hours filling out paperwork. All our systems are available at your fingertips using cloud based technology, so you can concentrate on doing a great job.
3. Big Brand Alliance Partners
We've partnered with some of the most recognised brands in New Zealand, giving you the power to get your business needs at the right price. Our current alliance partners include One NZ, Bunnings Trade, Z Energy and Target Insurance.
There are two options to choose from depending on your financial situation and your available working capital.
Standard Territory: $44,000 +GST including business equipment pack and training.
Big Business (3 Territory Pack): $90,000 +GST including business equipment pack and training.
There are finance options available for approved buyers including 0% Finance from the Vendor. Please ask your sales representative for more information.
A passion for DIY or the trade sector is going to be incredibly useful, we'll set you up with comprehensive training, ongoing support and award-winning systems will help build up your skill set and your business acumen. You'll need to bring a great work ethic and a desire to learn from our expertise and put them to work in growing your new business.
The short answer is, as much as you want. As a guide, you should be turning over around $2,500 per week for a 40 hour week. We'll provide you with our expert guidance and business tools to help you grow your business as you gain more confidence.
We work with banks and lenders across the country to get your new business up and running. You will need to pay a deposit to get started.
For approved buyers we offer 0% Vendor Finance, ask your Sales representative for more information.
Franchise opportunities are available nationwide across New Zealand. When you join Hire A Hubby, you'll secure a substantial operating territory of your choosing, which could encompass an entire town or a group of suburbs. You'll receive customer leads for work in that area.
View the areas available below:
Torbay | Glendene | Glen Eden | Lynfield | New Windsor | Ellerslie | Panmure | Bucklands Beach | Pakuranga | Otahuhu | Mangere Bridge | East Tamaki Botany Downs | Clendon Park | Takanini | Warkworth | Takapuna | Mission Bay | Remuera | Mairangi Bay
Rotorua - Fenton Park | Whakatane/Ohope
Gisborne Central
Hastings - Flaxmere | Napier - Bluff Hill | Napier - Tamatea
Kerikeri | Kaitaia | Whangarei
Awapuni | Milson
Hawera | New Plymouth - Frankleigh Park
Hamilton Central | Hamilton - Melville | Morrinsville/Te Aroha | Thames
Masterton | Wairarapa South
Levin | Wanganui - St Johns
Ashburton | Christchurch - Riccarton | Christchurch - Sumner Lyttelton | Christchurch - Opawa Woolston | Geraldine | Christchurch - Fendalton Papanui
Dunedin - Maori Hill | Dunedin Central | Mosgiel | Wanaka | Cromwell | Queenstown
The Wood | Richmond
Invercargill Central
Greymouth
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